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— Seminary • Master’s Degree
Seminary Certificate in Christian Studies
Explore theological education at the graduate level in a seminary environment and deepen your knowledge of Scripture and Christian doctrine. This flexible, accredited certificate equips lay leaders for Christian service and strengthens your candidacy for ministry positions.
Requirements: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Degrees from unaccredited schools are considered on an individual basis.
18 hrs
Credit hours required for this SCCS certificate
2 yrs
Typical full-time pace from start to graduation
2
Certificate outcomes spanning Bible, theology, and spiritual growth
DLI
Designated Learning Program — international students welcome
Degree Outcomes
What you’ll achieve.
By the time you graduate with a certificate from CBT, you will have grown in understanding and faith.
01
Gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for the Bible and its teachings.
02
Gained a general understanding of Christianity and an ability to apply biblical truth to life and ministry.
03
Grown in Christ likeness.
Curriculum
18 credit hours across two clusters.
The SCCS provides foundational education in Scripture and Christian theology, preparing students for ministry and Christian service.
Biblical/Theological/Historical Studies
At least 8 credit hours
2B1311
Old Testament I
3
2B1312
Old Testament II
3
2B2311
New Testament I
3
2B2312
New Testament II
3
2B3311
Biblical Interpretation
3
Bible Book Studies
2 or 3
Missional and Leadership Studies
At Least 8 credit hours
2P3231
Spiritual Leadership
2
2P3215
Spiritual Formation
2
2E2311
Effective Teaching & Disciple-Making
3
2P2311
Pastoral Ministry
3
2I1211
Church Planting
2
2P3321
Evangelism
3
2H3311
Missiology
3
2C1321
Biblical Counselling
3
2C1243
Dealing with Conflict
2
Free electives
Choose from a wide range of courses to specialize in the areas you’re called to.
2 credits
Transfer credits into the SCCS will be considered on a course-by-course basis. Students who enrol in any of CBTS’s other academic programs may apply credits earned in the SCCS to those programs.
Total credit hours for the Seminary Certificate in Christian Studies
18 hours
Requirements & Completion
How to complete the degree.
A short list of what you need going in, and what you need to graduate. Our admissions team will walk you through every step.
01
The prerequisite for this degree is a B.A. degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university. Degrees from unaccredited schools are considered on an individual basis.
02
A total of 18 credit hours is required for completion of the certificate, distributed across Biblical Studies and Christian Theology, with the option to concentrate in specialized areas.
03
At least 12 credit hours must be completed on campus to provide regular and substantive student–faculty interaction — essential to achieving the degree outcomes.
04
This program is recognized by the Province of Alberta and accredited by both the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). It is a Designated Learning Program eligible to receive international students on a study permit under DLI #019256741082.